Serving 92 students in grades 6-8, Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03's student population of 92 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 is ranked #275 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03?
92 students attend Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 part of?
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 is part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.
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